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Open Country 3 Cup Hard Anodized Pot

After years of using 1-quart pots for solo cooking I have discovered that 3-cup pots are all I really need. Why heat nearly 4 cups of water when 3 is all you need? Why carry a larger pot that takes up more space in your pack? I got this pot rather "by accident" when I ordered it with the Trail Designs Sidewinder titanium Caldera Cone stove. That stove required this pot to properly mate with its top diameter. What I discovered was that I really did not need a 1-quart pot for solo cooking. The smaller… Full review

MSR Quick 2 System

GSI Halulite Ketalist Cookset

Bulletproof, might be a word that one would think of when using one of these, and if not for a couple of minor details great would be another. So if you really like the form factor and can get past the bulk you will most likely love this kettle and maybe even the bowl and cup. I know I do. Gotta say I love my kettle and enjoy a spot of tea in the insulated cup, and the size of the kettle makes it so I can enjoy my tea and hydrate my meal with a single boil of water. If I'm using the bowl for a breakfast… Full review

Vargo Titanium BOT Bottle Pot

I do not recommend this product. It sounds like a great idea: water bottle, cook pot, and less weight. In reality the lid gets stuck with any pressure change: elevation change or temperature change of contents. You cannot get the lid off without something to break the seal — a screwdriver works great. I do not want to have to get other things out of my pack when I want a drink. That is way too complicated. It is extremely tippy when using as a pot due to its height. I am going back to my ti pot… Full review

Texsport Stainless Steel 2-Person Cook Set

Great first set! This set for the money can not be beat. The copper bottom evenly distributes the heat and it is tough. I take river sand and scrub it out and it shines like new. It is lightweight and my stove fits inside the cup nested all together in a stuff sack. Love it. I lost mine a few years ago to a thief and searched till I found a new set again. If you love cooking at home you will feel right at home using this product in the woods. I backpack with it and kayak camp with it all the time. Full review

Jetboil 1.5L Cooking Pot

Following 45 years of aluminum/ stainless cookware, I have finally found the perfect cooking pot. The Jetboil pot also works with my MSR Whisperlite and uses less than half of the fuel to boil a liter of water as in another pot — awesome! And, it nests in the 3 liter pot as a complete system. In my 45+ years of backpacking I have used aluminum, stainless, and titanium cookware with Svea 123 and subsequent stoves. This is the first really efficient cook pot I have found. It boils water in half… Full review

GSI Ultralight Dualist Cook System

Bought this to get out of the trail mix and beef jerky diet I was used to on the trail. Love it, and use it every time I leave home. My wife got to where she would not go camping with me because the eating was too "primitive" for her. She craved something warm like a cooked meal. I set out to find a product that fit the bill without killing my pack space. This is the size of a large grapefruit and every piece is functional. The pot is awesome for making soup, boiling water, and any other trail… Full review

MSR Trail Lite Duo System

Compact. Durable. Functional. Lightweight. If you are looking for a back country cooking system for 1-2 people, the MSR Trail Lite Duo System is a good solution. The Trail Lite Duo even provides storage options for small backpacking stoves and cooking accessories. I recently purchased the MSR Trail Lite Duo System for a section hike on the AT with my son and nephew. I let my nephew use my old aluminum mess kit while my son and I used the Trail Lite Duo System. During our trip I was impressed by… Full review

Olicamp XTS Pot

This is a decently sized pot with a convenient neoprene top that features a heat distributing ring of baffles on the bottom to reduce heating times with your stove. I have now used the Olicamp XTS pot several times while out camping. I find that I'm very satisfied with its performance. The baffle-ring at the bottom does indeed seem to spread the heat from my alcohol stove and reduce cooking times. I have used it to cook food and to boil water for two people. In my opinion, for two people it's just… Full review